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Serious dental problems can lead to serious health problems. Do you have dental issues that you continue to postpone treatment for because you are scared of having the dental work done? If you are, it is time that you learn about sedation dentistry, the use of temporary dentures and how to make the most extensive dental procedures more bearable. My site is packed with information and tips that will help you get through a difficult time with less pain, less stress, and fewer anxieties before, during and after the procedure is complete. Use my experiences to make your experience better.

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4 Things You Need To Know About Endodontic Retreatment

Posted on June 8, 2015

When your teeth become seriously decayed, the innermost part of the tooth, the pulp, can be exposed to bacteria. The pulp can then become infected, necessitating a root canal treatment. During this procedure, the infected pulp is removed and replaced with a new filling. This procedure isn't always effective, so in the months or years that follow your root canal treatment, your dentist may tell you that you need to have the procedure done again. [Read More]

5 Things You Need To Know About Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Posted on May 5, 2015

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that makes you stop breathing repeatedly while you're sleeping. Every time you stop breathing, you wake up and then start breathing again. There are different types of sleep apnea, but obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type. Here's what you need to know about it. What obstructs your breathing? Excess tissue in the back of your throat is responsible for sleep apnea. This tissue blocks your airway while you're sleeping, which makes you unable to breathe. [Read More]

Pain Killer Problems: Are You Actually Allergic To Local Anesthetic?

Posted on April 6, 2015

Because local anesthetic forms the base of pain control in most dental offices, it can be really difficult to maintain consistent dental care if you are allergic. However, because an allergy to local pain killers is so rare, you should examine your reaction when you go to the dentist to make sure that you have a true allergy. Even though you have an adverse reaction to a numbing needle, it may not actually be the anesthetic itself that is causing the problem. [Read More]

3 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Getting A Dental Implant

Posted on March 5, 2015

You don't want to walk around with missing teeth, and you don't have to. While there are alternatives for replacing missing teeth, dental implants offer the most durable results. If you are considering a dental implant to replace your missing tooth, make sure to ask yourself these three questions first. Are You a Good Candidate for A Dental Implant? A dental implant is a major oral procedure, so the first requirement for being a good candidate is having good overall health, so your body can heal appropriately. [Read More]